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$3 million a day

Average cost to taxpayers of California's high-speed rail project, which is the highest of any U.S. infrastructure project in recent history. The latest spending plan raises that number to $27 million.

Average cost to taxpayers of California's high-speed rail project, which is the highest of any U.S. infrastructure project in recent history. The latest spending plan raises that number to $27 million.

Caroline Cournoyer is GOVERNING's senior web editor.
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